The board Marc Smit, CEO “At Royal Smit & Zoon, we do business differently. With passion, know-how, and with loyalty. Throughout our almost 200-year history, our family business has demonstrated its loyalty to its customers, personnel and principles time and again, always building on our professional, flexible and global approach. Loyalty means being faithful and honest. Which defines our values precisely: to respect our customers, our principles and to each other.” Valerie Smit, Board member “At Royal Smit & Zoon, we are committed to being the employer of choice. Our people are not just employees—they’re family. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, open feedback, and true collaboration, we empower every individual to grow and excel. Through targeted action plans that involve, develop, and attract top talent, we transform challenges into opportunities and drive our shared success.” “ Wilfred Buijs, Chief Operating Officer “At Royal Smit & Zoon, operational excellence is not only about efficiency — it is about building a resilient and future-ready organization. In a rapidly evolving leather value chain, we focus on aligning our global operations, strengthening collaboration with our customers and partners, and continuously improving how we work. By combining deep industry knowledge with a strong culture of performance and learning, we ensure that our teams can deliver sustainable solutions with reliability and speed. Our ambition is clear: to create a high-performing organization that supports our customers worldwide while contributing to a more sustainable leather industry.” Can we help you? Whatever you need we're here to help. Chat with us More info Knowledge Partnerships
